Brisbane, CA Demographics

A map of Brisbane's Population by Race

Brisbane, California has an estimated population of 4,692, a decrease from the 4,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.9% White, 31.0% Asian, 17.9% Hispanic, 7.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brisbane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brisbane has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brisbane, that probability was 70.2% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brisbane is ranked the 678th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brisbane was ranked the 670th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brisbane's White Population

2,011 residents of Brisbane, or 42.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brisbane is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Brisbane ranks 1062nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brisbane's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Brisbane's population has increased from 40.3% to 42.9%.

Brisbane is more White than neighboring South San Francisco (20% White), Alameda (40.9% White), Millbrae (29.4% White), and San Bruno (28.6% White). Brisbane is less White than neighboring Burlingame (51.3% White).

Brisbane's Black Population

1 residents of Brisbane, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brisbane is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Brisbane ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brisbane's Black population has declined by an estimated 98.9%. Black residents' share of Brisbane's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Brisbane is less Black than neighboring South San Francisco (1.5% Black), Alameda (6% Black), Burlingame (1% Black), Millbrae (0.8% Black), and San Bruno (2.1% Black).

Brisbane's Asian Population

1,454 residents of Brisbane, or 31.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brisbane is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Brisbane ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brisbane's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Asian residents' share of Brisbane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 31.0%.

Brisbane is more Asian than neighboring Alameda (28.6% Asian), and Burlingame (29.2% Asian). Brisbane is less Asian than neighboring South San Francisco (41.8% Asian), Millbrae (48.1% Asian), and San Bruno (31.4% Asian).

Brisbane's Hispanic Population

840 residents of Brisbane, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brisbane is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Brisbane ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brisbane's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Brisbane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 17.9%.

Brisbane is more Hispanic than neighboring Alameda (13.9% Hispanic), Burlingame (12.2% Hispanic), and Millbrae (13.9% Hispanic). Brisbane is less Hispanic than neighboring South San Francisco (32.1% Hispanic), and San Bruno (29.2% Hispanic).

Brisbane's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Brisbane, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brisbane is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Brisbane ranks 459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brisbane's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brisbane's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Brisbane is less Native American/Other than neighboring South San Francisco (1.1% Native American/Other), Alameda (1.9% Native American/Other), Burlingame (1.7% Native American/Other), Millbrae (3% Native American/Other), and San Bruno (3.7% Native American/Other).

Brisbane's Multiracial Population

353 residents of Brisbane, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brisbane is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Brisbane ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brisbane's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Brisbane's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.5%.

Brisbane is more Multiracial than neighboring South San Francisco (3.5% Multiracial), Burlingame (4.6% Multiracial), Millbrae (4.6% Multiracial), and San Bruno (5% Multiracial). Brisbane is less Multiracial than neighboring Alameda (8.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.